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1. Phân tích đề bài
1.1 Đề bài: Genders and School Subject Preferences IELTS Writing Task 2
In many schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts subjects (eg. languages) and boys choose science subjects (eg. Physics). What do you think are the reasons? Do you think that this tendency should be changed?
(Ở nhiều trường học và trường đại học, các bé gái có xu hướng chọn các môn nghệ thuật (ví dụ: ngôn ngữ) và các bé trai chọn các môn khoa học (ví dụ: Vật lý). Bạn nghĩ lý do là gì? Bạn có nghĩ rằng xu hướng này nên thay đổi không?)
1.2 Phân tích đề bài
Dạng bài: 2 câu hỏi – reasons và opinion
Từ khóa:
- Schools, universities: educational institutions, academic establishments, learning centers, colleges, higher education institutions
- Girls – boys: females – males, female students – male students
- Arts subjects: Humanities: creative disciplines, artistic fields
- Science subjects: STEM fields, natural sciences, scientific disciplines, hard sciences
2. Dàn bài chi tiết
Introduction:
- Background: Highlight the trend where girls primarily choose arts-related subjects while boys opt for science-oriented fields in educational institutions.
- Thesis Statement: This phenomenon stems from social expectations, and promoting balanced participation across disciplines is crucial for individual growth and societal advancement.
Body Paragraph 1: Causes of the Gender Divide
- Topic Sentence: One significant reason behind this divide lies in traditional stereotypes.
- Explanation: Societal norms portray boys as analytical/logical and girls as creative/empathetic, aligning them with science and arts, respectively.
- Evidence:Media perpetuates these gender-specific roles./ Families and teachers influence subject selection through subtle biases.
- Example: UNESCO study: Teachers and parents often steer girls toward humanities and boys toward STEM, even when aptitude levels are similar.
Body Paragraph 2: The Need for Change
Topic Sentence: This tendency must be addressed to ensure students are not constrained by outdated gender stereotypes.
+) Subpoint 1: Individual empowerment:
Breaking stereotypes allows students to explore interests freely and develop their full potential.
+) Subpoint 2: Addressing skill gaps:
- Encouraging girls in STEM fields helps combat the underrepresentation of women in engineering.
- Supporting boys in arts/languages addresses shortages in areas like early childhood education.
+) Impact: A more inclusive and equitable society is built.
Conclusion:
- Restate Thesis: While the gender divide in subject preferences stems from societal norms, it is neither natural nor inevitable.
- Call to Action: Advocate for a balanced approach in education to unlock individual potential./ Emphasize the societal benefits of utilizing talent across genders to its fullest extent.
3. Bài mẫu (Sample Answer)
4. Từ vựng (Vocabulary Highlight)
- Predominantly /prɪˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt.li/ (Adv): Mainly or for the most part – Phần lớn, chủ yếu
- Gravitate toward /ˈɡræv.ɪ.teɪt təˈwɔːrd/ (V): To be naturally attracted or drawn to something – Hướng về, nghiêng về
- Can be attributed to /əˈtrɪb.juː.tɪd/ (Phrase): To be the result of a particular cause – Được quy cho, là do
- Foster /ˈfɒs.tər/ (V): To encourage the growth or development of something – Thúc đẩy, nuôi dưỡng
- Stereotypes/ˈstɛr.i.ə.taɪps/ (N): Oversimplified and fixed ideas about a group of people – Định kiến, khuôn mẫu
- Perpetuate /pəˈpɛtʃ.u.eɪt/ (V): To cause something to continue, often something undesirable – Duy trì, làm kéo dài
- Aptitude /ˈæp.tɪ.tjuːd/ (N): A natural ability or talent for something – Năng khiếu, khả năng
- To be constrained by /kənˈstreɪnd/ (Phrase): To be limited or restricted by something – Bị hạn chế bởi
- Cultivate /ˈkʌl.tɪ.veɪt/ (V): To develop or improve something through practice and effort – Trau dồi, phát triển
- Deeply rooted in /ˈdiːp.li ˈruː.tɪd ɪn/ (Phrase): Firmly established and difficult to change – Ăn sâu, bắt nguồn từ
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